St Chad's Community Hub

03/03/2024

As the weather is getting better and the growing season is fast approaching, why not come down and join us

16/08/2023

This Saturday, everyone welcome

30/07/2023

30/07/2023

It was a fantastic day yesterday out exploring the Yorkshire dales. St Chad's have partnered with WAVE Adventure to provide free quality family adventure sessions for families living in TwTH, funded by Tonge with the Haulgh Big Local. Transport provided for out of area trips. Poster in with photos for information about future sessions. Contact Wave Adventure to book onto upcoming sessions.
We know it's tough at the moment, everything costs so much, but don't let that stop you having quality family time together. Come and join us! ☺️

23/05/2023

Does anyone have any unused mobile phones that could be a lifeline to our customers? If you do, please drop them off at Tonge Moor U CAN on a Monday or Thursday.

12/05/2023

Busy Bee Gardening Project and Seven Acres Men in Sheds have recently received some very touching feedback from Turton Primary Care Network and a mum whose son attends and we wanted to share it with you.

"St Chads has had such an impact on the patients I have signposted. As a social prescriber it is very difficult to find somewhere within the Turton area which can accommodate and adapt to assist an adult with any form of mild learning difficulties. St Chads (Geoff in particular) welcomed myself and my colleague to look around and see what was available for our patients. I then got two referrals for two young gentlemen who both had mild learning difficulties. From the start Geoff welcomed them to the groups, and most importantly kept them engaged. St Chads and Seven Acres Men in Sheds adapted and accommodated to their needs on an individual basis which in turn maintained their independence. The impact this had on one particular patient stretched to his family carer who now has time to herself knowing her son is in safe hands and enjoying himself twice a week. I cannot stress the impact this has in being a lifeline for patients who would normally be left to live a solitary life. St Chads is now my 'go to' referral for any social inclusion. The work they do goes over and above."
Alison Warner
Social prescribing link worker
Turton Primary Care Network

"Joseph is absolutely loving his experience with men in sheds. Neil seems to be his mentor and has worked with Joseph on a couple of projects, allowing him to explore and express his creative talents. Martin has been very thorough in assessing Joe’s ability to work safely in the environment. Geoff though mainly involved in the horticulture side, was our first point of contact and as such has been very welcoming and guided Joseph to the right team, and still shows interest in his achievements. I cannot praise everybody enough. Joseph is preparing to leave Lifebridge this summer, the 19-25 educational provision for adults with EHCP. I am very grateful, at this major crossroads in his life, that Joseph seems to have slotted right in with “Seven Acres Men in sheds” at St Chad’s. Thank you so much"
Elspeth Henry, Joe's mum.

12/05/2023

Just one week to go until St Chads Community hub launches their new project with WAVE Adventure
Free family adventure sessions starting 20th May, every fortnight on Saturdays.

12/05/2023

05/05/2023

Here is just one example of the great work our Men in Sheds group do.If any one would like it either for their own garden or a community group it's £200. It's wooden with wrought iron ends. The group also do commissions so get in touch if you have anything you need designing/building

21/04/2023

Reminder of our community activities schedule

Mondays 10am - 4pm: Busy Bee gardening group and Seven Acres Men in Sheds

Tuesdays: AM Slimming World sessions

Wednesdays: Fortnightly lunch club, quiz and bingo. Next lunch club is 26th April at 11.30 - 1pm
PM - late afternoon slimming world

Thursdays: 10am -4pm Busy Bee Growers gardening and Seven Acres Men in Sheds
Community Cafe 11.30am - 2pm

Friday's: 10am - 12noon Arts on Prescription

Starting 20th May Family Adventure sessions, Fortnightly on Saturdays 12 pm - 2pm

We also have some food forages booked in, dates to follow

21/04/2023

Bit late posting but we had a fantastic good Friday here at St Chad's Community hub. We held an Easter Trail, followed by a Scarecrow Building contest. Looking forward to planning our summer family event 😀

20/04/2023

New Tonge with the Haulgh Big Local Funded project starting 20th May at St Chad's Community Hub in partnership with WAVE Adventure
Fortnightly free family adventure sessions 12pm - 2pm. We know it's been a difficult year, budgets are stretched with the cost of living, TwTH Big Local and St Chad's are passionate about supporting families to have quality time together as a family unit.

The 1st session will be exploring the Tonge Trail.

17/03/2023

Arts on Prescription meet every Friday morning from 10 till 12. They're a great group of women who come together to produce some amazing Arts and Crafts and support each other

15/03/2023

Another busy day for our Luncheon Club. It's only £3 for a two course meal. Ring 01204529310 to book your place!

06/03/2023

It's always a pleasure to be joined by Michael and James. If you'd like to develop wood working skills then pop down to see us on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays between 10.30am - 4pm. Or contact Seven Acres Men in Sheds to find out more. St Chad's Church, Longworth Street, Tongefold

Through our the people we support are getting out and about in their communities doing activities that empower them and build their confidence.

Michael and James Brooks have been improving their woodworking skills over the last few months, slowly progressing from creating pencil boxes to coffee coasters. Now they have helped to make a coffee table which will permanently sit in St Chads ‘Chill Out Shed’.

They are continuing to grow their skills with the machinery and different crafting tools. It's great to see them growing in confidence, making new friendships and doing something they love.

Read more about our Life Opportunities here https://boltoncares.org.uk/life-opportunities/

18/02/2023

Listen to some of the feedback we've had about the Busy Bees Community Cafe, which is open from 11:00am till 2:00pm every Thursday

'Just had lunch which was absolutely fantastic, if you like good cheap food this is the place to be. every Thursday lunch don't miss out come and try it you won't be disappointed.'

'Well I’ve been for my lunch absolutely gorgeous lam stuffed if you have not been folk your missing some brilliant food at a bargain price you can’t fault it .'

'What a fantastic lunch today bloody gorgeous stuffed to bursting fantastic value cant beat it get you bums down on Thursdays you wont be disappointed.'

Why not try it one Thursday. You're sure to get a warm welcome.